Kiha also known as Ha, Giha or Igiha is a Bantu language spoken by the Ha people of the Kigoma Region of Tanzania.
New to learning Kiha? I've got you covered! Here's a handy list of commonly used words with their English translations. It'll make mastering the language a breeze. Happy learning!
GREETINGS IN KIHA
| ENGLISH | KIHA |
|---|---|
| Good morning | Mwakeye |
| Good afternoon | Mwidiwe |
| How are you? | Walaye? |
| How are you today? | Ulidiwe ja? |
| Good evening | Mwidiwe |
| I am fine | Emugabho nahejo |
| I am doing great | Naendelea neza |
| Hi/Hello | Emugabho walae |
| Nice to meet you | Emugabho ndashimye ukubhonana na wewe |
| See you later | Emugabho tuonane ejo |
| How’s your family? | Emughabho wewe ne bhandugu bhawe mwalaye? |
| How was your night | Emugabho wavyusu muhologa? |
| I am doing well | Nsendeles neza |
LOVE WORDS IN KIHA
| ENGLISH | KIHA |
|---|---|
| I love you | Ndakushimye/ndakukunda |
| I miss you | Hindakubhona isiku nyishi/ndagukena |
| Good night my love | Emughabho ni jole giza mchumba wanje |
| I love you so much | Ndagukunda chane |
| You are beautiful | Wewe urareleye |
| I want to see you | Ngomba ndakubhone |
| You will miss me | Ulankena |
| I love you, my friend | Ndagakunda mugenzi wanshe |
| I need you | Ndagughomba |
| See you tomorrow | Washe |
| Goodbye, my love | Ehengaho msheli |
| I will marry you | Ndakwimwa |
| I love you, my wife | Ndagu shima mugole wanshe |
| I love you, my husband | Ndagushima mugabho washe |
| Good night my love | Ijolo ndyiza mugenzi wanshe |
| I always think of you my love | Ndose akanya ndagusalila mugole wanshe |
| Your mine | Wewe uliwuwanshe |
DIRECTIONS IN IHA
| ENGLISH | KIHA |
|---|---|
| Where are you? | Ulihehe? |
| Where did you go? | Walugiye hehe? |
| Where do you live? | Wichala hehe? |
| Come here | Ingo aha |
| Where were you? | Waze hehe? |
COMMON QUESTIONS IN CONVERSATIONS IN KIHA
| ENGLISH | KIHA |
|---|---|
| Can I go home? | Ndogenda muhila? |
| Can I ask something? | Ndokubhuza? |
| What’s your phone number? | Inamba yawe ye simu ni yahe? |
| Can I help you? | Ndakufa sheiki? |
| How old are you? | Uli ni miaka yingehe? |
| Where do you work? | Ukole likazi hehe? |
| Where do you live? | Wichala hehe? |
| What time are you coming? | Uza isangapi? |
| When are you coming? | Uzadyali? |
| What do you say? | ugambikiga? |
| Where is the market? | Kwisoko ni hehe? |
| Can you tell me? | Ndo kubhaza? |
| Are you married? | uzawakwimuwe? |
| What is this? | Iki ni giki? |
| What do you mean? | Haumanisha iki? |
| What is your name? | Witwa nde? |
| What are you doing? | Haugilante? |
| Are you okay dear? | Ulakomeye? |
| How is your family? | Mwendelea nte? |
EVERYDAY CONVERSATIONS IN KIHA
| ENGLISH | KIHA |
|---|---|
| Happy birthday | Heri ya kuzaliwa |
| Thank you | ulakoze |
| I am sorry | Nsameha |
| You are welcome | Ulasasiwe |
| Me too | Najewe kandi |
| God bless you | Imana igufuhushe |
| I will come tomorrow | Ndaza ejo |
| I don’t know | Ntimenya |
| I don’t understand | Sindelewa |
| Leave me alone | ndeka |
| It is okay | Ni sawa |
| I am going home | Hangenda umuhila |
| May God protect you | Imana igufashe |
| She is happy | Alashimye |
| I am done | Ndaweje |
| Leave me alone | Ndeka |
| I am going home | Ndagiye imuhila |
| I don’t want | highomba |
| Let me try | Emoghabho nondeke |
| I really appreciate it | Ndashimye |
| No problem | Emughabho ndatatizo |
| I am very tired | E ndalushe |
| I have agreed | ndemeye |
| I am married | ndimuwe |
| Let’s go for a walk | Tugende kuzegera |
| Let me try | Leka ngeze |
| Welcome at home | Tulashashe imuhila |
| I have it | ndinayo |
| I don’t have money | Ntahela mbanye |
| Stop using your phone | Leka ughutumia simu yako |
| I am going to the shop | Hanged kwiduka |
| Happy new year | Zuu mwaka ushasha |
| Bad manners | Inenge yibhi |
| I need a favour, please | Ndasavye ofashe |
| Great to see you again | Ndashimye kukubhona |
| I really appreciate it | Ndashimye chane |
| No problem | Tashida |
| Haven’t seen you | Sindakubhonye omuda |
What next?
Keep going! Learning a language takes consistent practice, but it doesn't have to be difficult. A useful tip is to learn five Kiha words every day from the Kiha dictionary to improve your skills.
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